Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Nordin, Karin"
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Design of the study: How can health care help female breast cancer patients reduce their stress symptoms? A randomized intervention study with stepped-care
Nordin, Karin; Rissanen, Ritva; Ahlgren, Johan; Burell, Gunilla; Fjällskog, Marie-Louise; Börjesson, Susanne; Arving, Cecilia (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-05-04)Background: A life threatening illness such as breast cancer can lead to a secondary diagnosis of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) with intrusive thoughts and avoidance as major symptoms. In a former study by the ... -
Early rehabilitation of cancer patients - a randomized controlled intervention study
Arving, Cecilia; Thormodsen, Inger; Brekke, Guri; Mella, Olav; Berntsen, Sveinung; Nordin, Karin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-01-07)Background: Faced with a life-threatening illness, such as cancer, many patients develop stress symptoms, i.e. avoidance behaviour, intrusive thoughts and worry. Stress management interventions have proven to be effective; ... -
General anxiety, depression, and physical health in relation to symptoms of heart-focused anxietya cross sectional study among patients living with the risk of serious arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death
Hamang, Anniken; Eide, Geir Egil; Rokne, Berit; Nordin, Karin; Øyen, Nina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-11-14)Objective: To investigate the role of three distinct symptoms of heart-focused anxiety (cardio-protective avoidance, heart-focused attention, and fear about heart sensations) in relation to general anxiety, depression and ... -
Health status in patients at risk of inherited arrhythmias and sudden unexpected death compared to the general population
Hamang, Anniken; Eide, Geir Egil; Nordin, Karin; Rokne, Berit; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Øyen, Nina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-02-17)Background The possibilities in the molecular genetics of long QT syndrome (LQTS) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) has made family screening, with diagnostic and predictive genetic testing part of the health care offer ... -
Illness Perception and Psychological Distress in Persons with Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Andersen, Janice; Nordin, Karin; Sandberg, Sverre (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) requires long-term treatment and follow-up, although many patients experience life-long remission. The aim of this cross-sectional postal survey was to describe and investigate the association ...